Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

As a member of the Care Team, the LCSW will provide support and mental health services to patient population as
requested or initiated by provider/patient. LCSW will provide community resources and coordinate referrals as
indicated.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
1, Provide on demand integrated care consults to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced health center setting in
collaboration with medical care team. Population can include pediatrics, family practice, geriatrics and/or prenatal
patients. Consults provided from a biopsychosocial-spiritual framework. Services include screenings, support, brief
interventions, and referrals as deemed appropriate.
2. Provide psychoeducational information as appropriate for patients and/or family members or accompanying
caregivers
3. Provide traditional counseling services and support to patients and family members.
4. Develop and maintain familiarity with related psychopharmacology
5. Collaborate alongside behavioral health team to ensure holistic health care and support of medical team.
6. Provide training to staff as needed
7. Remain current and knowledgeable about local and regional resources for mental health and substance abuse
treatment, developing collaborative relationships where possible
8. Participate in outreach educational activities in the community as needed
9. Maintain a regular schedule at assigned clinic in collaboration with treatment team
10. Participate in quality improvement projects as assigned
11. Participate in all meetings and trainings as assigned

Compliance and documentation
1. Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly document all service rendered in the electronic medical record for
every patient.
2. Be knowledgeable of and in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA and JCAHO regulations for safety,
infection control, equipment operation, confidentiality, and other applicable areas (e.g., patient identification and
standard precautions).
3. Participate in proficiency testing as required by NOELA or departmental policy to ensure that proper standards of
care are being maintained.
Required Skills or Abilities*
1. Able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary care team
2. Good physical stamina and an ability to be standing most of the day.
3. Good interpersonal skills are a necessity, including an ability to work well with the variety of ages, cultures, and
temperaments represented among NOELA staff and patients, treating others with kindness and professionalism in
all they do.
4. Commitment to demonstrating personal integrity through punctuality, honesty, an ability to follow instructions,
proper attention to detail in all work matters, and a willingness learn from others.
5. An ability to work independently, take initiative, and set priorities in accordance with the needs and mission of
the clinic.
6. Flexibility to adapt to changing or stressful conditions, including unanticipated changes to working schedules or
locations.
7. Adequate written and verbal communication skills for communicating coherently and professionally with
patients and co-workers.
8. Conscientious of departmental and organizational policies and procedures, and able to embrace and personify
the mission of NOELA.

 

Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration
Master's Degree in Licensed Clinical Social Work
Current LCSW Louisiana licensure
Current CPR Certification
HIPPA Compliance
Bilingual ability preferred
Experience in integrated care setting preferred

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